MOBILE, Ala. — Researchers say remnants of a wooden ship found embedded in mud in a river delta in southwestern Alabama may be the Clotilda, the last vessel to bring slaves to the United States nearly 160 years ago. The wreck, which is normally covered by water in the lower […]
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Erdogan says to extend Syria operation despite risk of U.S. confrontation
A member of Turkish police special forces stands guard in Azaz, Syria January 24, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal January 24, 2018 By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Tom Perry ANKARA/BEIRUT (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Turkey would extend its military operation in Syria to the town of Manbij, a move […]
Wall Street mood cools after Wilbur Ross comments on China
FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson January 24, 2018 By Sruthi Shankar (Reuters) – U.S. stocks pared gains on Wednesday after Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross called China’s 2025 technology […]
Venezuela’s presidential battle begins, Maduro favorite
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of Venezuelan dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez’s regime in Caracas, Venezuela January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello January 24, 2018 By Andrew Cawthorne and Andreina Aponte CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s presidential election race has begun with […]
Elton John says upcoming tour will be his last
Last Updated Jan 24, 2018 1:08 PM EST Elton John will no longer be touring after a 3-year long “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. The 70-year-old British singer made the announcement at a press conference, which took place simultaneously in New York and London, on Wednesday. The announcement began with […]
“No one screamed” as students fled Ky. school shooting
BENTON, Ky. — They ran silently, too stunned to shout. Some of the children ran into classrooms to hide from the boy with the gun. Some ran out of the building, into the fields, across the streets, through the doors of nearby businesses. “No one screamed,” said 16-year-old Alexandria Caporali, recounting […]
France’s Macron says globalization is going through a major crisis
This is a breaking news story, please check back later for more. Macron was tipped as the European leader to watch at the Forum, particularly as he appears to be the strongest leader in the region at the moment while Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel continues in her long-running attempt to […]
Allegheny Technologies (ATI) Q4 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Allegheny Technologies (NYSE: ATI)Q4 2017 Earnings Conference CallJan. 23, 2018 8:30 a.m. ET Continue Reading Below Contents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Operator Good morning and welcome to the Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Results Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. […]
What’s Pushing Chicago Bridge & Iron 12% Higher Today?
What happened Continue Reading Below Shares of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (NYSE: CBI), a global engineering and construction firm specializing in development projects with a focus on energy infrastructure, are up 12% as of 10:50 AM EST, on what could be speculation over President Trump’s potentially leaked infrastructure plan. […]
It’s only January and stocks already have topped many predictions for the whole year
Barely 16 trading days into the new year, the stock market literally already has exceeded many expectations for its 2018 performance. With its rise in early trading Wednesday, the S&P 500 has topped no fewer than seven full-year forecasts. That’s come as the index has registered a gain of better […]